Moultrie County Counseling Center

“A copy of the moultrie county counseling center's form 990 and all attachments is presented to the governing board at a monthly board meeting. During this monthly board meeting, each governing board member has the opportunity to review, question, and receive any explanations to questions they may have regarding form 990 that is to be filed. After all questions have been asked and answered to the satisfaction of the governing board, a motion is made and second to approve form 990 as prepared for filing with the internal revenue service. Such approval is noted in the monthly minutes of the governing board.”

“Conflict of interest policy is reviewed and approved annually with revisions being made when necessary. All officers, directors, and employees are given a copy of the policy. Prior to the beginning of each monthly board meeting, all officers and directors are asked to state if any conflicts of interest exist and responses are so noted in the board meeting minutes.”

“On an annual basis, the governing board of directors conducts a written evaluation of the executive director. Determining the executive director's compensation includes 1) comparing current salary with similar surrounding agencies, 2) reviewing current and projected finances of the agency, and 3) considering expected salary submitted by the executive director. This evaluation by the board is documented and placed in the executive director's personnel file.”

“The moultrie county counseling center makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request by either allowing the requesting party to visually review on premises, or copies can be made upon approval of the governing board.”

“The mission of the moultrie county counseling center is to provide a full spectrum of mental health and substance related services. The agency is committed to providing professional mental health services aiming to improve the quality of life and to promote recovery of the people served. This continuity of service ranges from education and prevention through assessment, treatment, and aftercare. Each service is characterized by being delivered in the least restrictive setting possible; by being accessable to all residents of moultrie county; and provided without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin. Throughout the life span, individuals are faced with a variety of situations that often become unmanageable. The primary goal of the moultrie county counseling center is to assist the individual in meeting the unique and often difficult challenges of living with mental illness, emotional strife, and/or substance abuse.”